Welcome to the North Thompson Star/Journal
WEB5 days ago · Sean Micheal Fowler. We at the North Thompson Star/Journal are proud to present to you, Barriere News. We are your local community resource for events happening in Barriere, BC.
Chinook Cove Ladies Night comes to a close for 2024 season
WEB15 hours ago · The big finale of the 2024 ladies night season. It was a great night for us with over 40 ladies in attendance. It was a fantastic night, from golf, Ringer Board winners, door prize winners, and the 50/50 winner. As it was the last night of golf, everyone golfed exceptionally well. Hole 1: Long drive, Flight 1, went to Susan Mitchell and long ...
Valley Voices: Squam Bay Fishing Derby held since 1995
WEB18 hours ago · 1 / 2 The winner of the 64th Annual Squam Bay Fish Derby held in 2019 was Harold Ross of Barriere with a 13lb 3 oz Laker. Star / Journal File Photo. In the beginning, 1955, Squam Bay Community Club members Joan Lovgren and Ralph Keller decided they wanted to hold a Fishing Derby.
LETTERS: Logging roads have rules for everyone's safety
WEB13 hours ago · I wouldn’t normally write a letter like this but with hunting season in full swing now and the amount of close calls I’ve had as a logging truck driver this week I feel like a reminder is needed. For those of you who use resource roads for recreation, whether it’s hunting, camping, fishing or exploring. Please, if you’re driving on a ...
Barriere Terry Fox run raises $7,423
WEB1 day ago · Organizers of this year's Terry Fox run said Fox blessed them with beautiful weather and a wonderful group of 75 participants (not counting the puppies)! "We raised a whopping $7,423 with the top pledge sheet of $1810 brought in by Kris Luison," said Kathy Cooper in an email. "We couldn’t have been so successful without our wonderful volunteers!
Crews continue to battle wildfires in B.C.
WEB23 hours ago · As of Sept. 19, a total of 1,621 wildfires had been reported in the province, with 1,056,702 hectares burned. This is the fourth worst wildfire season on record in British Columbia in terms of land destroyed by fire. Of the 213 active wildfires, 80 per cent are listed as under control or being held, Schweitzer said.
B.C. urged to create stable funding source for medical travel
WEB1 day ago · B.C. urged to create stable funding source for medical travel. New research shows that the average out-of-pocket costs for transplant patients ist $44,624.23. The story of Christina Derksen-Unrau, a double-lung transplant recipient, has drawn attention to the costs associated with medical travel.
E-Editions - North Thompson Star/Journal
WEBMar 7, 2024 · E-Editions. Barriere Star Journal, September 05, 2024. Barriere Star Journal, August 29, 2024. Barriere Star Journal, August 22, 2024. Barriere Star Journal, August 15, 2024. Special Features (More ...) Altitude, Central Mountain Air In-flight Magazine August 2024. Altitude, Central Mountain Air In-flight Magazine June 2024. SOAR 2024 May/Jun ...
UPDATE: 4 dead following Highway 5 crashes near Barriere
WEBDec 28, 2023 · Two separate crashes on Highway 5 south of Barriere claimed four lives Thursday morning, Dec. 28. Mounties confirm three lives were lost in a two-vehicle collision at about 6:50 a.m. near Oliver Creek Forest Service Road about 11 km from Barriere.
BCEHS puts brakes on staffing changes in Barriere
WEBMar 10, 2024 · The BC Emergency Health Service (BCEHS) has postponed phasing out temporary ambulance resources at Barriere after catching North Thompson Valley leaders off guard with what was perceived as a staffing reduction. “The BC Ambulance Service is listening, hearing our concerns and seems willing to …